If it hadn’t been for Betsey Johnson, Jenn Barron and Lauren
Kacyvenski probably wouldn’t have ever met. They came from Chicago
and Boston, respectively, to start an internship at Betsey’s New York City showroom
on the very same February day in 2008. Design and production were Jenn’s areas of expertise and Lauren’s game was styling and retail. So, from the get-go, they naturally complemented each other. It wasn’t until they returned to New York to work for Betsey Johnson during Fashion Week the following September that they got it in their heads to start their own company. And so, the women’s contemporary label, Lily & Migs was born. Through Lily & Migs, Jenn and Lauren use their fashion sense to design fun, beautiful and fabulous hand-sewn pieces that are semi-custom and tailored for each woman’s individual taste and style. Emphasis is on the fit and quality of the fabrics. Pieces are very versatile and can be taken from day to evening with just a few subtle styling moves. With every collection, the goal is to discover looks that reflect the many lovely ways a woman wants—and should—feel.
